Food

Knowledge / Learning

Medium: Genius is More Common Than You Think
“The concept of multiples seemed radical and weird. It inverted typical Western, romantic ideas of genius and inspiration. What was going on? Why were breakthroughs so relatively common, and simultaneous?”

Privacy

The Atlantic: Why Can’t Americans Find Out What Big Data Knows About Them?
“Data brokers acquire a vast array of detailed and specific information about consumers; analyze it to make inferences about consumers, some of which may be considered sensitive; and share the information with clients in a range of industries. All of this activity takes place behind the scenes, without consumers’ knowledge.”

Productivity / Tech

Havard Business Review: A Formula to Stop You from Overcommitting Your Time
“When I dive into time coaching clients’ schedules, I consistently discover that people misdiagnose themselves as having a“productivity” problem when, in fact, their bigger issue is an overcommitment problem.”

Science

Simplicity

Huffington Post: 4 Steps to Decluttering Your Life
“Do you wake up with a full mind overflowing with the have-tos — meetings, classes, family, and the all too common“What the **** am I doing with my life?“”

Travel

WSJ: The Original Forager: Miyamasou
““Every morning, our cooks wake up and create chopsticks that our guests use that day,” he says.“Even something as simple as a chopstick can be a connection to the land.””